Entrants sought for apple-pie competition

Applications are due by Saturday for a Nov. 7 apple-pie competition being held the following weekend, Nov. 7, at Bowman Orchards in Rexford. Contest is limited to 50 entrants, vying for a top prize of $450 and $50 apiece for 10 finalists. The event’s sponsor, Pioneer Bank, will give $25 via a direct deposit to every customer who opens either a Better Checking or a NOW Account during the promotion with the minimum required deposit. Pies must be dropped off between 9 and 10 a.m. on Nov. 7.